A Great Lodge In The Southern Region

About Emerald Resort and Lodge, Arba Minch

Arba Minch, meaning ‘Forty Springs’ after the abundant natural springs in the area, is a town on the lush western side of the Rift Valley. Emerald Resort and Lodge sits high on an escarpment and has lovely views of the mountains and lakes.

The 82 en-suite rooms are made up of singles, doubles and twins, and extra beds can be added if required. There’s also 1 villa and 1 presidential bungalow. All rooms have a chair and desk, and a balcony with lovely views, and are equipped with Wifi. The restaurant, with lovely views across the valley, serves Ethiopian cuisine and some international dishes. The bar has local and imported beers, wines and spirits. The spa has a steam room and sauna, and offers massage. The swimming pool is surrounded by sunbathing deck. The 3 meeting rooms can accommodation 800, 200 and 30 pax. There’s a gift shop with local crafts.

Activities include visits to Nechisar National Park and the healing waters of the Forty Springs. Visitors can also visit the many cultural villages in the area, particularly those of the Dorze tribe, and hike across God’s Bridge: the isthmus between Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya.